Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Indian Weightlifting Federation faces ban, drops Asian meet
India's national weightlifting federation has pulled out of hosting the Asian junior meet in December as it faces a possible suspension following a spate of positive dope tests by its lifters.
"We've declined to host it," Indian Weightlifting Federation secretary B.R.Gulati said Oct. 27.
Seven Indian lifters, including international medallists, were caught in out-competition tests conducted last month by the international body as well as national anti-doping officials.
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"We've declined to host it," Indian Weightlifting Federation secretary B.R.Gulati said Oct. 27.
Seven Indian lifters, including international medallists, were caught in out-competition tests conducted last month by the international body as well as national anti-doping officials.
To read the full article, click here...
To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
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